The Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) Dr. Zahi Hawas said that the museum is being constructed on a surface of about 30 feddans.

    Hawas said this stage includes also Roman Theatre and a Cafeteria.

    The supervisor of the project Abdul Hamid Qutb said that the second stage will start early next month, then the museum will be ready to open next year.

    Some 1400 Pharaohnic artifacts will be displayed at the museum.